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I am pleased to announce that I am now affiliated with Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C.

Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.

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Paterson NJ Drug Raid Results in Arrests of Four Suspects

Posted on May 5, 2016

Paterson NJ police recently arrested four people in a drug raid at a local residence. According to authorities, the raid occurred around 7:00 p.m. at a home located on 12th Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey. The raid was carried out by several law enforcement agencies, including the Paterson Police Narcotics Division, the Paterson Gang Violence… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Drug Crimes, Weapons Offenses

Police Reportedly Seize Large Quantity of Cocaine at Home in Paterson, New Jersey

Posted on May 3, 2016

The Passaic County Sheriff s Office arrested two people who allegedly had $25K worth of cocaine at a residence in Paterson, NJ. According to authorities, the arrests were made as the culmination of a lengthy investigation by the Passaic County Sheriff s Office. The investigation began after police received a tip that one of the… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Drug Crimes, Weapons Offenses

NY Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Person Arrested in Passaic, New Jersey

Posted on May 3, 2016

Police in Passaic NJ recently arrested a man who allegedly stabbed someone at residence in New York. According to the Passaic County Sheriff s Office, the suspect stabbed a person in the back and stomach in Staten Island in November 2015. NY law enforcement had an arrest warrant but was not able to locate the… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Paterson New Jersey Police Look for Suspect in Shooting

Posted on May 1, 2016

Paterson NJ police are investigating a shooting at a city residence that left a man in critical condition. The shooting occurred during the early morning hours. According to Paterson NJ officials, the victim was visiting a home located on the 200 block of Governor Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The Paterson Police Department received reports… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Wayne NJ Man Accused of Defrauding Woman, Stealing Her Retirement Savings

Posted on April 27, 2016

Police in Wayne New Jersey arrested a local man accused of defrauding a woman out of her retirement savings. The deception and theft reportedly occurred between April 2012 and July 2012. According to Passaic County prosecutors, the suspect stole the money from a woman whom he met on an Internet dating website. After forming a… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Theft, Forgery & Fraud Offenses
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If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you want a battle-tested, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Alissa D. Hascup will protect your rights and your freedom. She is highly skilled and incredibly motivated and puts clients first – always.

Please contact Ms. Hascup’s office today to request a free initial consultation about your criminal charges. She will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and explain how she can best defend you.

Ms. Hascup can be reached 24/7. For your convenience, she offers night and weekend appointments, as well as virtual appointments.

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In Passaic County, including Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Wanaque, Totowa, North Haledon, Haledon, Bloomingdale, and Prospect Park, in Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph, Rockaway, Madison, Boonton, Dover, East Hanover, Montville, Lincoln Park, Pequannock, Butler, and Riverdale, in Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, Millburn, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, and Roseland.

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Totowa, NJ 07512


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Parsippany, NJ 07054


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